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Low incomes, high density make rail viable backbone for inclusive mobility

Envoys asked to mobilise global mining firms as Islamabad finalises April 2026 event

Sets 2029 target; fragmented networks, low FTTH threaten broadband ambitions

Beats finance ministry’s maximum forecast of 4.5% issued just one day ago as non-perishable food prices drive increase

Bangladesh's resurgence threatens to crush Pakistan's dominance in the sector

Consumers fear Rs3.23-per-unit surcharge to recover cost of bank loans

FinMin, Anna Bjerde discuss climate resilience, population management

Sharp mid-week sell-off wipes out early gains over geopolitical jitters, cut in IMF and WB growth forecast

KSE-100 gains over 400 points amid economic positivity; UBL, Lucky among leaders

WoW decline in SPI led by drop in prices of tomatoes, chicken and onions

NEPRA to hold hearing on April 29; reduction of Rs0.0309/kWh for March

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The National Savings Division conducted the balloting for the Rs750 prize bond on April 15, 2025 in Peshawar.

Despite vast coastline, mismanagement and lack of investment keep fish meal from becoming sustainable alternative

Protectionist policies in sugar industry draining resources, distorting markets

Organic entrepreneurship stifled by state intervention and crony capitalism

New techniques can be applied to cotton, wheat and rice crops to increase output

PEC is actively working to align Pakistan's engineering sector with global standards.

Index plunges 2,003 points before rebounding, rises 4% in March

Mobile apps, internet banking drive 12% growth in value of retail transactions

KSE-100 closes at 115,536 on debt rollover, IMF optimism midweek

Prices hit historic peak at $3,000/ounce on trade tensions, geopolitical unrest

In another relief, petrol price likely to fall Rs14 per litre

Prices show rare stability at Rs306,000/tola; rupee appreciates by 12 paisa, closes below 280/$

Experts affirm no health risks as output recovers, export opportunities expand

Industrialists urge SBP for single-stroke cut in upcoming meeting on March 10

Business leaders call for long-term low-interest loans instead of trainings, capacity building

Anticipated incentives, IMF review optimism help index rise 198 points

Instead of privatisation, bureaucracy seeks to take over control of PECO

Nabeel praised the formation of a dedicated task force and highlighted ABAD's proposals

Key initiatives include one-window operation, cost-effective tariffs for EV charging

Govt's emphasis on short-term gains risks masking deeper economic weaknesses

Governor says banks should expand rural presence

Bullion down by Rs1,400/tola on US inflation talk; rupee at 278.72/$, losing 4 paisa

Apple agrees to $95M settlement over Siri's alleged privacy breach.

Punjab to promote early cotton sowing with high-yield varieties to boost production and land use.

Experts outline proposals for sustainable growth

Envoy highlights employment of Pakistanis at US firms, women's inclusion initiatives

Proposes cuts to electric vehicle support, strengthen China-related auto restrictions

SBP reserves rise above $12b, highest in three years as gold rises to Rs282,800/tola and rupee settles at 278.23/$

Barclays settles $19.5M lawsuit over selling $17.7B more debt than regulators allowed, claims of fraud.

Forex deposits rise $116m in a week; rupee depreciates

Benchmark KSE-100 index loses 233 points, or 0.27% WoW, settles at 85,250

Considers lending $1b to Pakistan for Reko Diq project; Islamabad remains hesitant

ARM, the most valuable tech company listed in London by market value, is a major presence in mobile processing